Our Mission
Adventure Is Out There (AIOT) is an experiential program of the Bray Foundation, an IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to advance the education and training of new adoption families while focusing on increasing the welfare of family relationships through Disney and other nurturing experiences that encourage family bonding.
What is AIOT?
Simply put, we are an experiential program for first-time adoption families. We advance education and training by awarding experiences to encourage family bonding.
Adventure Is Out There experiences are designed to help first-time adoption families build closer relationships both together and with other adoptive families. They benefit parents who are receiving resources through the adoption process and provides an opportunity to use that knowledge in an enriching environment that builds on what they’ve learned. We also award these experiences to say “Thank You” to the wonderful parents who are providing children forever homes who otherwise would have uncertain futures.
AIOT's family trips are a fantastic opportunity to get the family out of their everyday normal, to allow the children to regain some of their childhood while also providing opportunities for the new families to create some of their very first memories together. These trips also serve to connect first-time adoption families so that the parents and kids can connect with others who are on a similar journey.
Finally, we understand the financial responsibility that these families face. The funds required to foster, then adopt and as is often the case provide medical/therapeutic resources can quickly add up. So AIOT will provide these experiences all-inclusive to make this incredible adventure a reality.
Why is AIOT needed?
Signing the adoption decree, while a blessing, is the beginning of emotional challenges to overcome and the unlearning of survival skills that may have been developed because of the past. It's not uncommon for trauma to play a major role in the world of foster and adoption. The American Academy of Pediatrics says, “Assume that all children who have been adopted or fostered have experienced trauma.” The trauma these kids lived with growing up came in many forms such as neglect, abuse, drugs, among others. Understanding this, families who foster and adopt not only invest their time and resources, they open their hearts and homes to help these children overcome this trauma and their everyday challenges.
At AIOT, having the privilege of getting to know these amazing families and connecting them with others on similar journeys is why we donate our time being a chapter in their lives. It is our mission to grant all deserving families with these adventures while also creating a support system for them to lean on each other.
How are we funded?
It is because of the generous donations of others we operate to serve these families. We are a grassroots organization with passionate staff willing to donate their time along with minimal operating costs. We are proud to share that more than 96% of all funds raised through 12/31/21 have been spent on the families themselves.
Adventure Is Out There, an experiential program of the Bray Foundation, is a registered non-profit with Benevity.
If your organization is interested in donating airfare miles or hotel accommodations, please reach out to info@adventure.ngo.
We appreciate your consideration and welcome you to the Adventure Is Out There family.
Adventure Is Out There is a non-profit 501(c)(3) national organization and your contribution does qualify as a tax deduction. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the deductibility of any contribution.
EXPERIENCES
Upcoming Adventures
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We are hard at work planning and organizing our next Kids Trip for families who have adopted kids 5-12 years old. Stay tuned for trip details and be on the lookout for the nomination period to be opened up at a later date. All trip announcements are made via our facebook page so please give it a like and check in often.
Please reach out via the Contact Us form below or at info@adventure.ngo if you have any questions.
DATE AND LOCATION TBD
We are hard at work planning and organizing our next Teen trip for families who have adopted kids 13-19 years old. Stay tuned for trip details and be on the lookout for the nomination period to be opened up at a later date. All trip announcements are made via our facebook page so please give it a like and check in often.
Please reach out via the Contact Us form below or at info@adventure.ngo if you have any questions.
FEBRUARY 5-11, 2023
ORLANDO, FL – WALT DISNEY WORLD
We are excited to announce our first ever AIOT Fun for All trip headed to Walt Disney World this February 5-11, 2023! This adventure is for adoptive families who are planning a trip to WDW and are looking to interact and connect with other families who have also adopted. Families should not be seeking financial help from AIOT but instead an opportunity for you and your kids to meet other amazing individuals like yourself for a fun vacation. Over the years AIOT has offered our Kids trips, and families who joined us have credited our adventures with contributing significantly to their family’s well being and ability to connect with others in similar shoes. While each took something away at varying levels, all have said that there was a positive impact for their group. We want to offer more trips like this to all families who can benefit without the limitations of fundraising.
The AIOT staff can help with nearly every facet of the trip so that families can spend quality time together, not only within their own family but with others as well. Should you choose to join us, AIOT will help all families wanting to join with the following:
- Vacation planning services with our experienced Disney Travel guru, free of charge. We’ll help with nearly every facet of your trip, such as booking hotels, airline suggestions so you can book the right flight for your needs, airport travel to and from your resort, park tickets, dining reservations, genie+ assistance and more.
- AIOT staff acting as guides in the park and assisting families through the chaos/over stimulation that Disney can be. We are experts at getting the best out of Disney World.
- Documenting your trip via photos and video clips, and then creating a final trip recap video for all families to enjoy. Also, we may include content from the families as well.
- Access to Disney World Photopass photographers for truly magical images all around the parks.
- AIOT staff will be on the ground in Orlando to help introduce the families and offer assistance however needed.
Reach out to info@adventure.ngo to learn more if your family is interested in joining us for this Fun for All trip.
NOMINATION
Nominate Your Family
AIOT’s goal is to bring bonding, education, and everlasting memories to new adoptive families. If you are a first-time adoptive family, have spent 1+ years together (can include foster years), and think that your family could benefit from our experiences, stay tuned for future trip offerings.
Adventure awaits!
GALLERY
Forever Memories
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Frequently Asked Questions
What urged you to start Adventure Is Out There?
We at AIOT are all about family. Families who have adopted children into their forever homes have not only taken on the responsibilities of having a child but quite possibly a child that may have additional challenges. These amazing families have not only invested their time and resources but also have opened their hearts and homes to help their children have a life once not thought possible. AIOT was started not only to thank the families by awarding adventures to promote inner bonding within the family itself but to also act as a resource where adoption families can connect with each other and increase their family’s welfare.
Why is supporting adoptive families important?
Families who adopt are incredibly important because they provide a future to kids who otherwise may not have one. They provide for their kids a forever home knowing the trauma and hardships that may have come from their child’s past. Understanding this, families who foster and adopt not only invest their time and resources, they open their hearts and homes to help these children overcome this trauma and their everyday challenges. We see it as why wouldn’t we spend the time to help these families out? We’re so grateful and proud to be a chapter in their lives and we continue to learn of new ways we can help contribute to their wellbeing.
What do you hope families get out of an AIOT experience?
Our hope is, the families have all grown closer together within their immediate family, as well as, bonded with the other families by the end of the trip. Ultimately, creating personal relationship resources and impactful connections. As a whole, we want all families to walk away from these adventures feeling as if they’ve made new friends and their extended families have grown that much bigger.
Does Adventure Is Out There cater to all ages?
Our experiences cater to families with adopted children of various age groups and are specific to each trip. For example, our Kids Trip's are for families with adopted children between 5-12 years old. Our Teen Trips are geared toward families with adopted teens in the 13-19 age range. We encourage you to check back often to see what’s available.
Is Adventure Is Out There a global charity?
We serve first-time adoption families living in the United States. Unfortunately, due to our resources, international families are not possible for us at this time.
How can I nominate a family?
Families can only be nominated by the parent/s of the adopted children. The parents will understand best if the trip being offered will truly benefit their family and meet their individual needs.
I love what you are doing! How can I get involved and support Adventure Is Out There?
We need the adoption community to help with exposure more than anything right now. We need adoption agencies, social workers, guardians, adoption and foster families to all help get the word out. We’d love for ALL first-time adoption families be aware of AIOT so they can nominate themselves if the adventures we offer benefit their family. In addition to awareness, as with any public nonprofit, donations are the lifeblood of operating so we can offer these trips to the families. To date, 95% of every dollar donated has gone to the families and their trips. We ask on behalf of our past and future families, if you or anyone you know is in a position to give please do. No amount is too small. The happiness and joy it will bring these families are priceless. On behalf of our families and all of us at AIOT, thank you.
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Launched in 2017 for first-time adoption families, Adventure Is Out There is an experiential program of the Bray Foundation, an IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to advance the education and training of new adoption families while focusing on increasing the welfare of family relationships through Disney and other nurturing experiences that encourage family bonding.
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